Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/2B

Salary Range: up to $125,494

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Chief of Police serves as the chief law enforcement officer with responsibility for protecting life and property, preserving peace, maintaining order, and directing the enforcement of all federal, state and local laws within the jurisdiction of the University--an urban land grant public institution in the nation’s capital, with facilities throughout the District of Columbia and Maryland. The chief develops strategic goals and objectives for the police department to include positioning the department as a responsive police department that is recognized broadly as committed to the safety and care of the members of our vibrant and diverse university community. The UDC Chief of Police provides direction and guidance in alignment with department and university mission and values serving as the framework by which all security activities, patrol operations, investigations and event management are planned, organized and executed; and develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety, and security of students, faculty, staff and visitors. The chief provides leadership for a staff of thirty-six including thirty-one sworn officers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilize national best practices, innovative new trends, and professional networks to employ the further development of a kind and compassionate community policing philosophy and implement and maintain a progressive policing philosophy that ensures officers are visible, accessible, and engaged with the student body, staff, faculty, visitors, and community.
• Network with faculty and administration, interactively involving the campuses and facilities in safety and security endeavors and provide a positive representation of the department as an active member of the University community.
• Model and promote the University’s deep commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and community and human relations, and keep these concepts as a top priority at all times, ensuring inclusion of education and training around diversity, equity, bias, discrimination, and inclusivity in all areas of the department.
• Commit to a comprehensive culture of collaboration and partnering both within the University and externally for maximum effectiveness, build relationships as a foundation of the campus culture, and foster strong collaborations in all endeavors in order to assess real needs, design student-centered programs, provide high-end customer service at all times, and ensure the overall success of university public safety efforts.
• Promote and work towards a safe and secure environment in which students may voice their views and display an understanding of and effective response to student body activity and activism on social, political, gender and other issues, so that student gatherings may be safely and positively supported by campus law enforcement, while also holding responsible persons accountable when laws or University regulations are violated.
• Prioritize accountability and forge a balance between enforcing rules and supporting University’s mission, working hand-in-hand with the Office of Student Development & Success to promote restorative justice, conflict de-escalation and resolution and the educational mission of the University.
• Responsible for formulating and administering the annual operating budget and ensures appropriate expenditure of all funds allocated for department administration.
• Directs and maintains law and order, observes, reports, and responds to illegal and unauthorized activity occurring on University-owned and controlled premises by enforcing federal, District, state and local government laws and University policies, procedures and protocols.
• Provide command oversight for program(s) for effective law enforcement and security campus wide, including: crime preventive, security technology equipment, investigation of complaints, response to emergencies and enforcement of all District laws and local ordinances.
• Comply with federal, District, state and local emergency response protocols and requirements associated with The Jeanne Clery Act reporting and data collection and other governing regulations.

Minimum Job Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s preferred in a discipline appropriate to the role (equivalent training and experience may be considered for exceptional candidates).
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible roles in campus safety and /or law enforcement including substantial leadership and management experience in an organized labor environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying best practices of campus safety/security in an urban and environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Jeanne Clery Act and other federal laws with a direct impact on the work of the department.
• Must have successfully completed a federal, District, state, county, municipal police, Consortium Campus Law Enforcement Academy or comparable police training course that included instruction in police department procedures and methods, and local law and regulations.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Police Officer (SPO) status through the District of Columbia and meet the prescribed requirements and qualifications associated with SPO status to include firearms.
• Position requires an individual who is flexible due to the nature and organization (24/7 operation) of the work. Must be willing to different shifts, hours, and weekends if required.
• Must possess (and maintain) a valid driver's license; must be able (if needed) to obtain a District driving permit in order to drive District government vehicles.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .